when I was in my 20’s we did the 3 week thing.
I turned 40 in the spring and had my 8th in May.
I insisted on the 6 weeks.
(and I didn’t even have C-sections!)
8? God has surely blessed you! I have 4. I wanted 10.
The 6 weeks was a must!
And I admire you. 8 Children. What a fun house you got there.